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Industrial Revolution
It began because they thought it would forever change the face of labor. During the industrial revolution, iron production started and increasing the use of stream and water power. At the end of the industrial revolution, a second industrial revolution occured. -
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American Revolution
It began by the exchanged gunfire that was called "the shot heard round the world" and led to the creation of a new nation. During the American Revolution, they were trying to win independence to bring back freedom. It ended when General Cornwallis was surrounded and forced to surrender the British position. -
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French Revolution
It began when revolutionaries stormed a prison called the Bastille. During the French Revolution, people overthrew the monarchy and took control of the government. It ended when Napoleon took power. -
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Haitian Revolution
It began because part of the slaves in the French colony was propelled. Slaves initiated the rebellion and have succeeded in slavery and French control over the colony. It ended because the people vanished. -
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Revolutions Of 1848
It first began growing into war for independence then crossed the border to restore control. During the revolutions, republicans revolted against European monarchies and spread to France, Germany, Italy and the Austrian empire. It ended in failure and repression. -
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Xinhai Revolution
It started to modernize China and confront foreign aggression. During the Xinhai Revolution, it overthrew China's last imperial dynasty. It ended with the Last Emperor and marking the 2,000 years of imperial rule. -
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Russian Revolution
It began when a number of workers decided to strike. During the Revolution, many soldiers refused to fire on Russian people and the army turned against the Tsar. It ended when it removed Russia from the war and brought transformation then replaced Russia's traditional monarchy with communist state. -
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Chinese Communist Revolution
It started when a group of revolutionaries in southern china led a successful revolt against Qing Dynasty. What happened was that the nationalists turned on the communists and killed them. The imperial rule is what ended it. -
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Cuban Revolution
It began with an assault on Moncada Barracks. During the Cuban Revolution, it was against the Cuban dictator. It ended when Bastista was forced to leave the country and Santa Clara were taken by rebels. -
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Iranian Revolution
It began because of economic prosperity. The Iranian Revolution brought together Iranians across from many social groups. It ended because the armed forces declared neutrality.